Hawthorn Lodge is a professionally cleaned and laundered 2 bedroomed, Visit Wales 4 Star graded, full-size detached country bungalow set in just under 2 acres of grounds - which it shares with its sister bungalow Blackthorn Lodge.

Each lodge has its own Free WIFI which can reach speeds of up to 100-116mbps. They also have their own lockable private garden area with its own jacuzzi, red cedar barrel sauna, sun beds and garden furniture. It also has a children's' play area with a climbing tower, rock wall, swings, slide etc., a football goal post and a range of other outdoor toys.

Hawthorn Lodge is just on the outskirts of the rural village of Coed Y Paen which is a 'Dark Skies' designated area so is perfect for stargazing. It is only a 5-minute walk to the Carpenters Arms country pub and restaurant and is 2 minutes’ drive or 10 minutes’ downhill walk to Llandegfedd Lake’s Visitor and Water sports Centre which offers a café, 4 walking trails, kayaking, paddle boarding, peddle boarding, wild water swimming (on certain days), wind surfing, coarse and fly fishing, axe throwing, crazy golf, archery, fun days and so much more. It is also less than 6 minutes’ drive to Greenmeadow Golf and Country Club which also has its own restaurant and bar which is open to the public.

We offer year-round availability (no arrivals on Christmas Day) for up to 4 guests (including children and babies) and the lodge is available to book for stays from 3 nights to up to 28 nights. For groups of more than 4 guests and up to 8 guests we recommend that guests book both Hawthorn and Blackthorn Lodge (subject to availability). Our prices remain the same all year round however we have a minimum 3-night stay off season and a 4-night stay during high season - 7-night stays are at our discounted weekly rate.

We do not allow pets, smoking, events or large family gatherings (in the property or in the grounds) and expect our guests to behave responsibly especially with regards to noise, music etc. Our properties are non-smoking and (as is the same for every holiday let in the UK) we expect all of our guests to comply with the UK Government's Fire Safety 2005 Act and the October 1st 2023 amendments and regulations which prevents the use of candles, guests' own electrical equipment and deep fat frying in the building etc. As alternatives we provide hairdryers, hair straighteners and single basket air fryers. No one under the age of 18 or vulnerable adults should be left in charge of the building at any time or for any reason. Please feel free to contact us prior to booking for more information should you have any questions.

Hawthorn Lodge is within 10 minutes’ drive to Cwmbran Shopping's retail and hospitality area with its free parking and e-charging points however, local supermarkets including Iceland, Sainsburys, Asda, Morrisons, Tesco etc. and some other food delivery services such as Dominos and Just Eat etc. also cover our area (please check with your preferred company prior to booking).

Private lockable garden area with outdoor bike storage: –
Red Cedar Barrel Sauna, Jacuzzi Spa hot tub (solely for use by Hawthorn Lodge guests - no fake tan, sequins or balloons allowed), garden table, chairs, 2 sun loungers and festoon and solar lights. The private lockable garden area can also be used for outdoor bicycle or sporting equipment storage but not for the storage or charging e-bikes, scooters or any other type of e-vehicle.

Shared children's play area - range of equipment including a climbing frame with a slide, rock wall and a double swing set, a spring rocker and a trampoline.

Spacious lounge - comfortable 2 and 3 seater sofas with a storage pouffe(with throws inside), coffee table, board games, 43" Smart Ultra HD TV with Freeview, catch-up tv channels, Apps that can be used to access your Netflix, ITVX, Disney+ etc., accounts and a Blu-ray DVD player. Each lodge has its own Free WIFI which can reach speeds of up to 100-116mbps. A beautiful glass fronted multi-fuel stove (see photo) - runs the radiators in the kitchen, both bedrooms, bathroom and hallway (please note that the fire must be lit and have reached optimum temperature for the radiators to work). We supply the logs, anthracite, kindling, matches and newspapers free of charge.

Main bedroom - King Size bed, 2 x 2 chest of drawers with bedside lamps, mirror wardrobes, a writing desk with either an office or hardback chair and a 40" Freeview Smart tv with catch up tv, access to apps including Netflix, Disney+ etc.. 4 professionally laundered white cotton bath towels are stored on the shelf in the mirror wardrobe. The bedroom window overlooks the private garden area and has blackout curtains that keep light out but also keep warmth in.

Twin bedroom - one full size double bed, one full-sized single divan bed, 3 bedside lamps and mirror wardrobes (double sofa bed available in the lounge should a guest choose not to share a bedroom). 4 professionally laundered white cotton bath towels are stored on the shelf in the mirror wardrobe. The bedroom window overlooks the private garden area and has blackout curtains that keep light out but also keep warmth in.

Modern fitted kitchen/dining room - air fryer, dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine, electric ceramic hob, electric oven, toaster, kettle, microwave oven, cutlery, crockery, glasses, pots, pans etc. – also a table and 4 chairs. (please note you will be required to recycle your food and other waste into the containers provided and follow the countryside code during your stay).

The Wet room / bathroom is fully tiled with electric shower, shower curtain, adjustable shower chair, toilet, sink and electric shaver point. Also a mirrored bathroom cabinet with spare toilet rolls, first aid kit etc. We also provide anti-bacterial liquid soap handwash.

Front exterior - designated off-road parking area, sole use terrace/patio area with garden table and 4 chairs, flowers and the shared large grassed area with footballs and goal posts for recreational purposes and a brick-built BBQ are available for guests' use - subject to conditions. Also, a small fruit orchard (home to a small flock of free-range chicken, geese and occasionally wild mallard ducks).

Accessibility - Hawthorn Lodge is a bungalow so there are no steps. It has wheelchair accessible doors, electric sockets and light switches. An adjustable shower chair and a high rise toilet seat are also available for guest's use on request. As we do not have a designated storage and charging area for outdoor mobility scooters, e-scooters or e-vehicles including e-bicycles we are unable to allow the charging of these vehicles. Please note that the sauna has 2 access steps and the jacuzzi has 3 access steps.

Electricity, wood for the wood burner, towels and bed linen are all included in the price. Sorry but no pets are allowed inside the bungalow or in the grounds.

Please note that our free WIFI (no ethernet ports) can now reach speeds of up to 100 to116 mbps . Although it can only be accessed wirelessly it is more than fast enough for most streaming services and software such as Teams etc.